Here are all the decals cut out and ready to apply. Each piece is set up on a stand to dry on its own. A few of the pieces require multiple decals so those have to be put on in stages, adding even more drying time.
Decals cut out and ready to be applied
The next step is a quick dip in distilled water.
A quick dip for Eowyn’s torso decal
Then comes the placement of the decal with a cotton swab. I slid the decal off the backing right onto the torso piece. Then I applied decal solution.
Positioning the decal with a cotton swab dipped in decal solution and tweezers to hold it steady
After the decal setting solution I applied decal softening to help the decal adhere better to curved sections like the center of the hips. Tweezers are really useful for these tiny pieces. Getting the decals in the right position is a delicate process. This piece and the Dernhelm helmet were the most difficult.
Decal applied and softened
And now everything is applied and set out to dry overnight. Then I applied a series of clear acrylic spray coats to make the minifigures more durable.
Decals applied and set out to dry
And finally the completed minfigures!
Éowyn rear view
Éowyn rear view without hairpiece
Éowyn front view
Dernhelm front view
Dernhelm rear view
Dernhelm sitting with poseable legs
Dernhelm rear view without cape
Fedora Lloyd front view
Fedora Lloyd rear view
View from the font
View from the back